Yahoo Sports NFL on Cole Payton
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Payton ended up leading the Eagles in both passing yards and rushing yards for the game, and he engineered their only scoring drive in a 24-7 loss to the Ravens.
STACKED’s take
Payton's preseason performance shows path to roster as Eagles' fourth QB option.
Fourth-string rookie QB Cole Payton led the Eagles in both passing and rushing yards in the preseason opener and engineered their only scoring drive despite the Eagles' offense being largely dormant with backups. Payton, drafted from North Dakota State as a project QB not ready for NFL starting duties, demonstrated impressive athleticism with arm and leg talent; he converted a crucial fourth-and-3 with a 17-yard run and found Erik Ezukanma for a touchdown. The source notes Payton has a good chance of making the regular-season roster either via a four-QB roster or if the No. 2 QB battle between Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton results in one not making the team, and suggests he looks like he has a future in Philadelphia.
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